Battle of Marston Moor
Near Long Marston, Yorkshire, England
What happened
Prince Rupert led the Royalist army of King Charles I against Parliament's armies and their Scottish allies, who were besieging the city of York. Rupert marched to rescue it. Outside the city at Marston Moor, the allies attacked at about 7:30 in the evening, just as a thunderstorm broke. After hard fighting the Royalists were beaten, and Rupert escaped.
Why it matters
Result: Parliamentarian-Scottish victory. Leaders: Earl of Manchester / Lord Fairfax against Prince Rupert / Marquess of Newcastle. Why it matters: After their defeat the Royalists effectively gave up northern England.
What came next
York surrendered to Parliament on 16 July 1644. A year later Parliament's army won at Naseby.
Did you know?
Prince Rupert's dog Boye, who went everywhere with him, was lost during the battle.
Timeline
- 1644 CEParliamentary and Scottish armies besiege York.
- 2 July 1644 CEThe allies defeat the Royalists at Marston Moor.
- 16 July 1644 CEYork surrenders to Parliament.
- 14 June 1645 CEParliament wins at Naseby.